Opel Astra 2001 vs Opel Astra 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 203 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Opel Astra 2001 engine produces 18 HP less power than Opel Astra 2012, whereas torque is 147 NM less than Opel Astra 2012. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra 2001 consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Opel Astra 2001 could require 525 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra 2001 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra 2012 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Insignia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.54 m | |
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Opel Astra 2001 is smaller. Opel Astra 2001 is 43 cm shorter than the Opel Astra 2012, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra 2001 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Opel Astra 2012 has more luggage space. Opel Astra 2001 has 170 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra 2012. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra 2001 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Astra 2012, which means Opel Astra 2001 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`765 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Astra 2012 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra 2001 has serious deffects in 500 percent more cases than Opel Astra 2012, so Opel Astra 2012 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 5600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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